Beef and broccoli stir fry

You’ll be ready to skip takeout with this tasty, low-calorie meal that’s surprisingly quick and easy to make at home. As a bonus, the broccoli is an excellent source of calcium if you’re lactose intolerant.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sirloin steak
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup water
• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• ¼ cup soy sauce

Directions:

1. Slice sirloin steak into thin strips.
2. Place steak into a large plastic bag and pour in salt and half of the cornstarch. Shake until well coated.
3. Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sauté beef in skillet, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes or until it is no longer pink. Place beef in bowl and set aside.
5. Add garlic to skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add water and broccoli, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Mix remaining cornstarch, vegetable broth and soy sauce in a separate dish.
7. Put soy sauce mixture and beef in skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.

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